Stretch Mark Removal

The old saying that “you are what you eat” has some merit. There is no way that you can expect your skin to be healthy if you don’t feed it nutritional foods.

You may find it surprising, but proper nutrition plays a significant role in both the prevention and treatment of stretchmarks. Other natural remedies to prevent stretchmarks include slow weight gain or loss, exfoliation, and moisturizing.

Rapid weight gain or loss is one of the precursors of stretchmarks. When your skin has to modify itself too quickly, the collagen and elastin produced in the body that normally keep the skin flexible are reduced significantly. To prevent this from happening, you simply need to gradually lose or gain weight. If you lift weights, this may mean that you need to reduce the number of repetitions that you perform in a training session. Pregnant women can also prevent stretchmarks by neglecting to overeat. The average amount of weight that a woman should gain during pregnancy is 25 pounds.

Exfoliation is the removal of dead skin from the epidermis, the top layer of the skin. There are many products on the market that are formulated to exfoliate the skin. These products vary, but typically contain fine granules that gently slough away dead skin. You can also exfoliate the skin using a loofah or other skin brush. You can use the loofah or scrub brush before, during, or after a shower. You do have to be careful when exfoliating so that you don’t cause further damage to your skin.

Moisture is essential to prevent stretchmarks. You can moisturize your skin using an oil-based cream or by applying vitamin E directly to the area with stretchmarks. The best time to use a moisturizer to prevent stretchmarks is after a warm shower or bath. This way you pores will be open and the moisturizer can easily and quickly be absorbed into your skin.

By using the methods described her to prevent stretchmarks you should reduce your risk. You can use the same methods to treat existing stretchmarks. Note that it can take some time to notice an improvement in your skin.

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